Vincent
Vince and Jeanna
A Land Far Away - Jenny Hewitt Smith
A Land Far Away - Jenny Hewitt Smith
A Land Far Away - Jenny Hewitt Smith
Thursday 1st April 2021
Jenny Hewett Smith discusses her journey from Apartheid-era trauma to sobriety, exploring the link between childhood trauma and addiction.
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72 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Healing
Transformative
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!From Apartheid to Acceptance: Jenny Hewett Smith's Journey Through Trauma and Recovery
Childhood trauma can lead to self-medicating with alcohol. It's important to seek help and healing to break the cycle of addiction.
Imagine growing up amidst the turmoil of Apartheid, witnessing violence daily, and feeling the world is inherently unsafe. This is the backdrop of Jenny Hewett Smith's childhood in South Africa. In this episode of Now Sober's Back Porch Chats, hosts Vince and Jeanna sit down with Jenny to unravel her life story, revealing how these early experiences led her to self-medicate with alcohol.
Jenny opens up about the deep-seated fear and anxiety that followed her into adulthood, affecting her marriage and prompting a move to America in search of a fresh start. Jenny doesn't just recount the dark times; she shares her journey towards sobriety and how she found peace. She discusses how acceptance and finding serenity have been crucial in her recovery.
Jenny also touches on the therapeutic power of writing and storytelling, drawing from her father's book, 'The Baboon and the Spider', which captures the resilience of growing up in post-war South Africa. Listeners will find valuable insights into how childhood trauma can spiral into addiction and the importance of seeking help to break free from this cycle. Jenny's story is a testament to the human spirit's strength and the transformative power of acceptance and storytelling.
Whether you're grappling with your own struggles or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope, healing, and a path towards rediscovering friendships and embracing life on life's terms.